What could be causing my hamburger menu and hover animations to stop working when I publish my website on Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

There could be several reasons why your hamburger menu and hover animations are not working when you publish your website on Webflow. Here are a few potential causes and solutions:

  1. Check interactions and class names: Ensure that you have correctly set up the interactions and class names for your hamburger menu and hover animations. Double-check that you have assigned the correct class names to the elements and that the interactions are properly defined.

  2. Check for conflicting styles: It's possible that there are conflicting styles that are preventing the animations from working properly. Review the CSS styles applied to the elements involved in the animations and make sure there are no conflicting properties or overrides.

  3. Verify interactions are triggered: Confirm that the interactions are triggered by the correct event. For example, if you want the hover animation to occur when hovering over a specific element, ensure that the interaction is set to trigger on hover and that the correct element is selected.

  4. Check for JavaScript errors: If you have added custom JavaScript code to your website, errors in the code could be affecting the functionality of the hamburger menu and hover animations. Inspect your browser's console for any JavaScript errors and resolve them accordingly.

  5. Confirm compatibility with Webflow: Ensure that the animations and components you are using are compatible with Webflow and its interaction capabilities. Some advanced animations may require custom code or external libraries that may not work as expected within the Webflow environment.

  6. Inspect exported code: If you are using custom code or embedding external scripts, review the exported HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to ensure that everything is properly included and functioning as intended.

  7. Test on different devices and browsers: It's possible that the issue is specific to certain devices or browsers. Test your website on different devices (desktop, tablet, mobile) and various browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) to see if the issue persists across all platforms.

If none of these solutions resolve the problem, you may want to reach out to the Webflow support team for further assistance. They are knowledgeable and experienced in troubleshooting issues specific to the Webflow platform.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I set up interactions in Webflow?
  2. What are some common mistakes to avoid when creating animations in Webflow?
  3. Can I use custom code or external JavaScript libraries with Webflow's built-in interactions?